The Belle Chasse Tunnel will close Friday night as construction crews continue work on a floodwall project at the site and will remain closed for the entire weekend. The tunnel will close at 7 p.m. on Friday, and will re-open at 5 a.m. on Monday, according to Ennis Johnson, an engineer with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Drivers will be allowed to use the Perez Bridge to cross into Belle Chasse, or they can use the Algiers Highrise near Woodland Highway, Johnson said.